Howdy! Today was a beautiful day in EPCOT. There was the chaos and fun of Pin Tuesday, new World Showcase shirts, and even a surprise visit from some characters we rarely see. Good Morning from EPCOT Good morning from an already toasty EPCOT. I was on a mission to get the new Disney Dining pin … Read more
A new collection of World Showcase-themed T-shirts has arrived at EPCOT, including a shirt for the Showcase itself. New World Showcase T-Shirt Collection We found the collection for sale in World Traveler, located next to International Gateway at EPCOT. The full collection includes 11 T-shirts, representing nearly every pavilion in World Showcase except for the … Read more
Friendship Boat Transportation has returned to EPCOT World Showcase, running between Canada and Germany with an alternate route. World Showcase Friendship Boats There are four docks, a.k.a. Friendship Launches, on World Showcase Lagoon, as highlighted in the above map from My Disney Experience. At one time, guests could travel on Friendship Boats from Canada to … Read more
The EPCOT Donald Duck meet and greet has temporarily closed and is blocked by construction walls due to concrete work. Mexico Pavilion Construction Construction walls went up between the Mexico pavilion and Norway pavilion one month ago. At the Norway pavilion, the walls end in the same place next to the Royal Sommerhus, with green … Read more
EPCOT has introduced two new cakes inspired by Mamba fruit chews, a candy from Germany. We ventured out to the park to try them both. You can find these in Karamell–Küche, located in the Germany pavilion in World Showcase. We spotted them among the refrigerated caseline of treats inside. Bags of Mamba chews are also … Read more
Walt Disney World has announced that the run of the “Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors” exhibit, featuring portraits painted by former President George W. Bush, has been extended. ‘Portraits of Courage’ Exhibit Extended at EPCOT In a post on the Disney Parks Blog, Walt Disney World shared that the … Read more
In a new video posted to social media, a man was drunkenly singing the American national anthem with a group of friends when he jumped into the American Adventure fountain and was later removed from EPCOT. A Salute to All Fountains, But Mostly the American Adventure In a new video shared on TikTok by Brooke … Read more
Construction walls are up around the land separating the Mexico Pavilion and Norway Pavilion in the World Showcase of EPCOT. Mexico & Norway Pavilion Construction The construction walls start next to Donald’s meet and greet. There is green scrim where the walls meet the stone structure, almost completely blocking the land from view. The walls … Read more
A new collection of merchandise themed to the Germany pavilion is now available at EPCOT. We found the merchandise for sale at Das Kaufhaus. Germany Mug – $24.99 Mickey and Minnie are featured on this mug in traditional German clothing. At the center is a Mickey resembling the German flag. “Deutschland,” the German word for … Read more
Walt Disney World has begun offering new Pretzel Nuggets covered in garlic butter and barbecue rub at EPCOT, and we were there on the first day to give them a try. The new snack is available at Block & Hans in The American Adventure pavilion in World Showcase. Pretzel Nuggets – $8.50 with House-Made Beer-Cheese … Read more
An Instagram post shared by Disney Eats (@disneyeats) revealed a new snack now available at EPCOT. New Prezel Nuggets at EPCOT View this post on Instagram A post shared by Disney Eats (@disneyeats) The caption reads, “You had us at Pretzel Nuggets 🤩 Get these new bites with garlic butter, barbecue rub, and beer-cheese sauce … Read more
Pandora charms featuring the World Showcase countries of Italy, Germany, and The American Adventure pavilion are now available at EPCOT. We found the charms at the Port of Entry shop. World Showcase Pandora Charms In January, we reported that a series of charms featuring Mickey and themed to the different World Showcase pavilions had arrived … Read more
Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Lug water bottle bags are now available in EPCOT. Winnie the Pooh Lug Bag – $50 This brand-new nylon Lug bag is featured in Winnie the Pooh’s signature golden yellow and red. Pooh’s smiling face and ears adorn the front zipper pouch. The middle pouch can be unzipped to reveal … Read more
While observing the German Tiny Village in EPCOT, we discovered small, unclothed figures of women were added to the display, likely as a guest prank. Editor’s Note: The photos below might be uncomfortable for some readers. Discretion is advised. Figures of Unclothed Ladies Placed in German Tiny Village The Tiny Village is located in the … Read more
A new Italy merchandise collection featuring Minnie has arrived at EPCOT. We found these items at La Gemma Elegante. Minnie Italy Spirit Jersey – $79.99 This red Spirit Jersey reads “Ciao” in puffy white text over the left breast with a Minnie head and a sketch of Italy below. The sketch outlines the regions of … Read more
We spotted some new scaffolding added to the side of the Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT as construction crew members work on repainting the side of the building. Mexico Pavilion Repainted As we were walking around World Showcase, we noticed some new scaffolding added to the side of the main Mexico Pavilion building, to the left … Read more